So yeah, I realized I've never had tires installed in the Bay Area, so I have no idea where to go.

Does anyone know of a good tire shop that will install the Pirellis I got from TireRack on my P7's?

The most important thing to me is that they have the special rim machine that doesn't gouge your wheels.

And I'd like the place to be in SF, Oakland or Berkeley (or nearby)

Thx

 

Go to Auto Innovations in Milpitas. They are friendly, do great work, and I reccomend them highly. They will also give you the SubyDude discount.

Kurlee Daddee
(THE ORIGINAL)

 

I've had both Auto Options and Griffin Motorworks mount tires for me, both are on the east side of San Pablo in Berkeley between Cedar and Gilman

 

I know, this is a negative response, but let me save you the trouble... DO NOT GO TO WHEELWORKS or TIRES PLUS.

Multiple bad experiences for me...

jason

 

Griffin wants $142 to mount the tires!?!?!

I've never paid more than $80!

 

I paid $20 to dismount my tires @ americas tire co

When I asked him how much it will be to remount them when I get my new wheels he said it will be $20 again.

To get em balanced was $15 each (I wont have to pay this b/c I got the tires from them) so thats $60.

So total will be $80 over there.

-Zoeb

 

mm boost which one did you go too?

 

Ok, I called Auto Innovations..

$88 and they're a Prodrive dealer so they won't screw up my rims.

It's worth the drive to Milpitas for that!

 

I can do it for you for $50 at BOZZ. Have been doing it for EVA!

 

YIKES,
OK, maybe not there.....(I remembered them being pricy, but man!)

 

america's tire company did a pretty decent job for me and for not that expensive...

 

I was at the auto show where they had a lil booth, and asked them how much a hks bov kit would cost for the wrx. They said $340 or so. I was like, wtf I could get that at mpj for $100 less. The guy replies and say's "well, they must be an online dealer or something. I don't see how they could get it for so low"

In my mind I was like "Damn dood, u don't know your competition foo"

then for kicks, I asked them how much for installation for a stoptech big brake kit. "$350 for installation"

I then said "wtf, I could get that installed at mpj for $130 or so"

The guy then ignored me so I walked away



Thanks Mpj for giving us cheapos good deals! :banana:

 

oh btw if all else fails and u want cheap install price, go to twin peaks garage in sf and tell them I sent ya But don't expect great service hahaha


~Marshall

 

thanks guys! (especially Alex)

But I had Auto Options in Berkeley do it!

I forgot that they used to do my car when I was in High Scool! The dude even remembered me!

 

Damn, must be a pretty reputable place if they've been in business since the 50's.